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York, PA · standard

ZIP Code 17408

York County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,507
336/sq mi
$94,565
Median income
$251,800
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

York pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
336
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17408 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17408 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in York, York County, Pennsylvania, with 22,507 residents across 67.0 square miles, a density of 336 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17408 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,565 (21% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,819. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $251,800 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,561 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 17408 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in York County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17408

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in York, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17408.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17408, York, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,507

Population

67.0

Area (sq mi)

336

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 17408?

44.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$94,565

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,819

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17408 ranks nationally

York, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,565 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,599

Total Housing Units

10,214

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$251,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,561

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17408 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 161
2021 +11.7% 180
2022 +13.3% 204
2023 +9.1% 223
2024 +6.6% 238

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 17408, employing approximately 12,337 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,373,000.

398

Businesses

12,337

Employees

$685.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 64 16.1%
Retail trade 58 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 50 12.6%
Construction 33 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 7.5%
Finance and insurance 27 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 5.5%
Manufacturing 15 3.8%
Wholesale trade 15 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.3%
Information 6 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 17408 vs 17371 →

ZIP 17408 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17408 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17408 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17408 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17371 York New Salem, PA 257 2.3 mi
17401 York, PA 17,687 4.1 mi
17403 York, PA 39,042 4.8 mi
17404 York, PA 35,517 5.0 mi
17364 Thomasville, PA 3,907 5.1 mi
17360 Seven Valleys, PA 5,927 6.2 mi
17407 York, PA 2,355 6.0 mi
17362 Spring Grove, PA 13,397 6.6 mi
17315 Dover, PA 25,756 7.0 mi
17311 Codorus, PA 252 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in York County

17331 standard
Hanover, PA
Pop: 50,292
17403 standard
York, PA
Pop: 39,042
17402 standard
York, PA
Pop: 36,360
17404 standard
York, PA
Pop: 35,517
17315 standard
Dover, PA
Pop: 25,756
17406 standard
York, PA
Pop: 22,156

Related Areas

York County York, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17408 in? ▼
ZIP code 17408 (York) is located in York County, Pennsylvania. York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/york-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17408? ▼
ZIP code 17408 in York, PA has a population of 22,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17408? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17408 is $94,565, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17408? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17408 is $251,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17408? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17408 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17408? ▼
ZIP code 17408 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 12,337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17408? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17408 are: Other services (except public administration) (64), Retail trade (58), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17408? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17408 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17408? ▼
In ZIP code 17408, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17408? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17408 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17408? ▼
In ZIP code 17408, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17408? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17408 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.